The Seeker is looking for a method with the ability to assess the relative meaning and importance of new or changing information, and convey or explain the basis of recommendations in human terms such that individuals can comprehend and manage on their own.

In the increasing automated and abstracted environment, collaborative high consequence decision-making is an interactive activity though typically with individuals managing the first reaction. For example, decision-making within situations affecting safety of people, property and/or services involves humans who continuously monitor multiple information sources, analyze and assess conditions, recommend potential actions, and inform and advise decision-makers who must then choose the “right” solution. In the near future there will be an increased demand placed upon those first line individuals to react to developing situations and the demands for decision-making will increase.

The Seeker is looking for a framework for interaction between the automated system and front line individuals that builds trust and confidence through communication but does not compromise proficiency through burdensome exchanges.

This is a Reduction to Practice Challenge that contains Theoretical components that require written documentation only. A Demonstration of a solution with documentation may be accepted for the full award.

The lack of knowledge of the soil contribution to damping in offshore wind turbines has an impact on energy costs for utility-scale offshore wind installations, since this unknown requires designers to oversize structures, hence making them more costly.

The Seeker is looking for new methods to accurately measure the soil-structure component of damping and its contribution to the damping of offshore wind turbine structures.

The Seeker is looking for novel ideas for colorants or colorant additive packages to provide polyesters (Polybutylene terephthalate [PBT]) formulations with bright orange colors, and in which the color is kept during the final product application and the additive is thermally stable during processing of the formulation and application of the final product.

This is an Ideation Challenge with a guaranteed award for at least one submitted solution.

Enel believes that innovation is indivisible from sustainability and research of most effective and sustainable technologies requires a constant and focused effort. Enel is seeking a high performance technology for the disinfection of cooling water in existing evaporative towers adopting new approaches and overcoming the conventional processes.

Enel Green Power (EGP) is looking for the best available methods to recycle and/or reuse the materials the wind turbine blades, in order to be more and more sustainable, under a circular economy perspective.

Grains in storage facilities or in transit are often protected with pesticides. The Seeker is interested to discover new approaches for long-term grain protection without the reliance on chemical pesticides.

This is an electronic Request-for-Partners (eRFP) Challenge; the Solver will only need to submit a written proposal to be evaluated by the Seeker with the goal of awarding a research grant.

How can we build a more inclusive and diverse energy industry? Enel has been nominated by Fortune as the company that will change the world by transforming the energy industry by making it more innovative and sustainable. We are committed to develop the best solutions to make innovative and clean energy available to everyone. We also want to close the gender gap in energy technologies by bringing out the best women entrepreneurs and providing them with a unique opportunity to develop and scale their solutions at global level.

This is an electronic Request-for-Partners (eRFP) Challenge that aims at recognising and showcasing the best start-ups and SMEs founded and/or managed by women that are successfully addressing these crucial challenges for the energy industry; the winning proposal will be eligible to an Award that includes: €20,000 during a gala event, featured article in specialized media, consideration to collaborate with Enel.

The Seeker is looking for a non-allergenic, plant-based alternative protein to maintain foam stability and product functionality, as Sodium Caseinate does, after freeze-thawing and over refrigerated storage for whipped topping products.

The Seeker is looking for a method to operate private LTE cellular systems using non-owned radio spectrum on a secondary basis. These private cellular systems would be used to support First Responder emergency events on a temporary basis.

The Seeker is looking for novel materials/methods to remove hair and epidermis from animal hides without the use of traditional chemicals like sulfur compounds and strong oxidizers. Enzymes can be used if they will selectively dissolve/remove the animal hair without the dissolution of other proteins from the skin or animal meat. Any method should meet regulatory and safety requirements and produce the same quality material at about the same or slightly higher costs than traditional process. Selected solutions will be tested at the Seeker’s facility.

This is a Reduction-to-Practice Challenge that requires a method that can meet the Solution Requirements and rationale that can convince the Seeker it is worth a trial. The Seeker will run testing on those methods deemed acceptable. Acceptable Results of Testing will determine awards.